The worldwide News July, 12 2021
Mystery surrounds suspected mastermind of Haiti presidential assassination plot
A Haitian man arrested under suspicion of playing a leading role in the killing of Jovenel Moïse appears to have presented himself as a potential leader of the impoverished Caribbean nation for as long as a decade.
Biden seizes on protests with tougher tone toward Cuba
The Cuba demonstrations could give Biden an opening to retool the Democrats’ message toward the island nation, after many in the party felt they paid a price for Obama’s outreach. Republicans say it won’t be so easy for Democrats to rebrand their approach.
Cubans, broken by pandemic and fueled by social media, confront their police state
Demonstrations Sunday across the country represented the greatest challenge to the communist government since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Top U.S. commander in Afghanistan steps down, marking a symbolic end to 20 years of war
President Biden said last week that the military withdrawal he ordered will be complete Aug. 31, but virtually all other troops, contractors and equipment already have exited.
South Africa deploys military as protests turn violent in wake of Jacob Zuma’s jailing
The nation braced for possible increasing unrest as the country’s highest court hears an appeal this week by Zuma for his 15-month prison sentence to be overturned.
Boris Johnson, Prince William condemn racist abuse of England’s Black players
Shortly after the game, England players were targeted on social media with racist comments and monkey emojis.
How Cuba’s compounding woes have fueled discontent
Covid-19 has exacerbated Cuba's economic problem, and social media has opened new channels for dissent.
Tourists taking selfies were among those killed by lightning strikes in India
At least 11 people were struck and killed by lightning Sunday night at a famous tourist destination.
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